Patek Philippe World Time 5131G-001 – White Gold Cloisonné Enamel Dial

The Patek Philippe World Time 5131G-001 is a masterpiece of fine watchmaking and decorative art, combining the maison’s historic world time complication with a dial crafted in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel. This reference is one of the most coveted modern Patek Philippe creations, produced only in highly limited numbers due to the labor-intensive enamel artistry.

The 5131G features an elegant 18k white gold case measuring 39.5mm in diameter, striking the perfect balance between classic proportions and contemporary wrist presence. Its polished bezel and sculpted lugs complement the watch’s timeless elegance, while a sapphire crystal caseback reveals the intricacies of the automatic caliber.

Dial – Cloisonné Enamel Artwork

The dial of the 5131G is its crowning achievement: a handcrafted cloisonné enamel world map depicting Europe, Asia, and Africa. The miniature enamel artistry is achieved by bending thin gold wires to outline the continents, which are then filled with vivid enamel colors and fired repeatedly in a kiln to achieve depth, brilliance, and permanence. Each dial is unique, making every 5131G an individual work of art.

Encircling the enamel center is Patek Philippe’s iconic world time mechanism, with a 24-hour day/night ring and 24 city ring that allows simultaneous reading of all time zones at a glance. Local time is easily adjusted via the pusher at 10 o’clock, which advances the hour hand and city disc together.

Movement – Caliber 240 HU 

The watch is powered by the renowned Caliber 240 HU (Heure Universelle):

Self-winding movement with a 22k gold micro-rotor.

Displays hours, minutes, and world time for 24 time zones.

Power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

Finely decorated and bearing the Patek Philippe Seal, visible through the sapphire caseback.

This ultra-thin caliber ensures that despite its complication, the watch remains elegantly slim and wearable.